"A medical is used to assess the overall health and fitness of a potential signing, as well as identifying any underlying medical issues they may have. There is no legal requirement for players to have a medical before a transfer, but they do help a club to decide whether to complete a signing. A medical test can take as long as six hours, and includes:"
"Physical tests look at the general health of a player, including measuring their height, weight, blood pressure and heart rate. Doctors also assess their muscles, joints and bones. The cardiovascular health tests are a little more complex and assess the heart health of a player through doing electrocardiograms (ECGs), echocardiograms and stress tests. Doctors will give players blood tests in order to get a complete blood count."
A medical assesses overall health and fitness of a potential signing and identifies any underlying medical issues. Tests can take up to six hours and cover physical exams, cardiovascular screening, laboratory analysis, musculoskeletal imaging, and neurological assessments. Physical checks measure height, weight, blood pressure, heart rate, muscle, joint and bone condition. Cardiac evaluation uses ECGs, echocardiograms and stress tests. Blood work, liver function, urine and drug tests are performed. Neurological checks evaluate balance, coordination, psychology and concussion status. Clubs review results to weigh medical risks before completing a transfer, similar to using a house survey when buying property.
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